April 12, 2026 Iraq’s cooking gas output halves as regional war squeezes oil production Shafaq News Iraq’s LPG production has fallen by roughly 53% since the onset of regional hostilities, dropping from 9,500 tonnes per day to around 4,500 tonnes, the Eco Iraq economic observatory announced […] Iraqi News
April 12, 2026 EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US dip over the week Shafaq News Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States dropped 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday. According to the data, Iraqi […] Iraqi News
April 12, 2026 US Dollar edges higher in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar opened Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, nearing 153,500 dinars per 100 dollars, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. The dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 12, 2026 Gold prices edge higher in Baghdad, stabilize in Erbil Shafaq News On Sunday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and 1.08 million in Erbil, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s […] Iraqi News
April 12, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
April 11, 2026 Gold down 0.1% as US-Iran ceasefire strains Shafaq News Gold dipped on Friday as a firmer dollar and U.S.-Iran ceasefire uncertainty weighed, but the metal stayed on course for a third consecutive weekly climb as investors priced in earlier […] Iraqi News
April 11, 2026 Iraq at Another Crossroads with Iran-Backed Militias, and Washington iraq-businessnews By David Schenker for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Is […] Iraqi News
April 11, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […] Iraqi News
April 11, 2026 Six oil tankers pass Hormuz ahead of US-Iran talks Shafaq News Six oil tankers, including two Chinese vessels, one Greek ship, and three tankers from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, ahead of US-Iran talks in […] Iraqi News
April 11, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates fall in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar opened Saturday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 9th April 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 Basra Oil Delivered to Kirkuk for Export via Turkey Shafaq News The North Oil Company (NOC) has reportedly received the first shipment of crude oil from Basra at its K1 station in Kirkuk, following rehabilitation works and an increase in operational capacity. The […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 IMF flags global growth downgrade as war hits energy supply Shafaq News War-linked supply shock has cut global oil flows by about 13% and LNG by 20%, pushing energy prices higher and forcing a downgrade in global growth forecasts, the International Monetary […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 Oil rises as Hormuz traffic stays below 10%, Saudi supply hit Shafaq News Oil prices climbed on Friday, driven by fresh anxiety over supplies from Saudi Arabia and as tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz remained largely frozen. Prices were still […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 Gold down 0.1% as US-Iran ceasefire strains Shafaq News Gold dipped on Friday as a firmer dollar and U.S.-Iran ceasefire uncertainty weighed, but the metal stayed on course for a third consecutive weekly climb as investors priced in earlier […] Iraqi News
April 10, 2026 US Dollar slides 1.3% in worst week since January Shafaq News The dollar headed on Friday for its largest weekly drop since January, as investors sold safe assets on optimism that oil shipping will resume if a ceasefire holds in the […] Iraqi News
April 9, 2026 Basra-Haditha Oil Pipeline Moves to Direct Bidding Process Shafaq News The Iraqi government has approved a revision to its previous decision on the Basra-Haditha crude oil pipeline project, enabling a direct invitation process for participating companies. Under the amended Decision […]
April 9, 2026 Solar Energy and Green Projects Approved Across Iraq iraq-businessnews The Iraqi government has directed provincial authorities to monitor market prices and prevent hoarding, alongside approving a series of development, energy, and administrative measures. The decisions were taken during a […] Iraqi News
April 9, 2026 Oil gains 2% following doubts over Hormuz reopening Shafaq News Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted. Brent crude […] Iraqi News
April 9, 2026 Gold prices stabilize before US inflation data release Shafaq News Gold prices were largely steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious about the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with a key U.S. inflation report due later in the day also in focus […] Iraqi News
April 9, 2026 ISX trades $17M+ in monthly activity Shafaq News The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 26.9 billion Iraqi dinars in trading value over March —roughly $17.6 million. According to market data, more than 12.8 billion shares were […] Iraqi News
April 9, 2026 Dollar climbs in Baghdad, remains constant in Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar opened Thursday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 153,800 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 New Iraqi Pipeline Project to Increase Gas Processing iraq-businessnews The South Gas Company (SGC) has launched an accelerated project to increase gas processing and supply in Basra, aiming to boost national energy output and support electricity generation. The project, implemented in […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 Iraq Approves Tanker Leasing to Support Oil Storage iraq-businessnews The Iraqi government has approved new measures to support oil marketing, storage, and domestic fuel supply, including expanded operational flexibility for key state entities. Under the decision, Iraqi Oil Tankers Company […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 Oil prices sink below $100 on Trump’s two-week ceasefire Shafaq News Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 Dollar prices slip in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar opened Wednesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Wednesday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
April 8, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates dip in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading sharply lower in Iraq, dropping to 142,450 dinars per 100 dollars on Baghdad’s main exchanges, down from 153,000 dinars recorded at the morning open. According to […] Iraqi News
April 7, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates steady in Baghdad, drop in Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
April 7, 2026 Oil climbs amid Hormuz shutdown fears and Trump ultimatum Shafaq News Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as a U.S.-imposed deadline loomed for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or be “taken out”, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to […] Iraqi News
